Councillor Stephanie Proud JP

Prior to her election to Council in 2007, Councillor Proud enjoyed a diverse administrative career path in the corporate and local government sectors and has operated a small business since 1988. She has represented her community on various issues since 1998 through community organisations, schools and advisory groups and has served as a board member of Murdoch University’s Animal Ethics Committee and the RACWA.

Cr Proud is an active Justice of the Peace and a keen advocate for community recreation. She is committed to preserving public open space, protecting the natural environment, increasing tree-canopy coverage, and supporting sustainable, moderate residential development to build thriving, resilient communities.

Cr Proud is acutely aware of the road safety challenges created by population growth in WA, and of the need for appropriate infrastructure and community awareness.

Council committee memberships:

• Planning and Development Committee (Deputy Presiding Member)
• Chief Executive Officer's Performance Review Committee
• Audit, Risk, and Improvement Committee (Second Deputy).

Other committee/groups memberships:

• Mindarie Regional Council
• WALGA North Metropolitan Zone.